Nutrition and Food Sciences, Minor
Requirements – Minor in Nutrition and Food Sciences
Students seeking the Nutrition and Food Sciences minor must complete, with a grade of “C” or better:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4-8 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Introductory Anatomy & Physiology I and Introductory Anatomy & Physiology II | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| NUTR 2200 | Nutritional Science | 3 |
| or NUTR 2241 | Nutrition through the Life Cycle | |
| NUTR 4300 | Nutrition Aspects of Disease | 4 |
| Select at least six credits of the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Mediterranean Diet and Health | ||
| Food Science Laboratory | ||
| Food Systems and Policy | ||
| Community Health and Nutrition Programs | ||
| Cultural Foods | ||
| Health Education Planning | ||
| Total Hours | 17-21 | |
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That are not redundant of major requirements.
At least six credit hours of a minor must be completed at the 3000 level or above.
Most NUTR courses require prerequisites, which necessitate proper course sequencing. Depending on which courses are selected, there may be additional cognate requirements. It is highly recommended that you consult with your advisor in the Department of Nutrition and Public Health about course choices and progression.
This minor is open to students pursuing a major in Health Education and Promotion, and any other major outside of the Department of Nutrition and Public Health.